Recall Z-0593-2013
Bausch & Lomb Inc · initiated August 31, 2012
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System, Posterior Fluidics Module (PFM). The system is intended for the emulsification and removal of cataracts, anterior, and posterior segment vitrectomy.
Codes / lots: Installed by field service 1/3/12-8/8/12. Serial numbers: PFM00034, PFM00038, PFM00043, PFM00047, PFM00052, PFM00056, PFM00063, PFM00067, PFM00076, PFM00082, PFM00085, PFM00099, PFM00102, PFM00110, PFM00131, PFM00134, PFM00140, PFM00141, PFM00142, PFM00143, PFM00160, PFM00163, PFM00168, PFM00170, PFM00174, PFM00175, PFM00177, PFM00182, PFM00183, PFM00194, PFM00197, PFM00201, PFM00203, PFM00204, PFM00232, PFM00233, PFM00239, PFM00245, PFM00246, PFM00249, PFM00263, PFM00265, PFM00271, PFM00276, PFM00278, PFM00285, PFM00293, PFM00297, PFM00299, PFM00305, PFM00313, PFM00323, PFM00327, PFM00333, PFM00334, PFM00336, PFM00338, PFM00350, PFM00365, PFM00401, PFM00410, PFM00412, PFM00413, PFM00419, PFM00427, PFM00428, PFM00429, PFM00438, PFM00439, PFM00442, PFM00455, PFM00458, PFM00470, PFM00472, PFM00474, PFM00480, PFM00490, PFM00505, PFM00511, PFM00515, PFM00526, PFM00534, PFM00536, PFM00543, PFM00545, PFM00551, PFM00552, PFM00561, PFM00563, PFM00566, PFM00577, PFM00586, PFM00598, PFM00606, PFM00614, PFM00619, PFM00643, PFM00646, PFM00656, PFM00660, PFM00667, PFM00668, PFM00684, PFM00685, PFM00690, PFM00713, PFM00717, PFM00725, PFM00751, PFM00757, PFM00769, PFM00770, PFM00775, PFM00784…
Reason for recall
Posterior fluidics modules installed in the system may need to be recalibrated.
FDA-determined cause: Process control
Action taken
"Urgent Product Recall" notification letters dated August 31, 2012 were issued via first class mail, e-mail, and/or phone calls to affected customers. The product issue and the field correction was provided. Customers in the US may contact 1-800 338-2020 for questions.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0593-2013
- Initiated
- August 31, 2012
- Posted by FDA
- December 20, 2012
- Terminated
- July 11, 2013
- Product code
- HQC – Unit, Phacofragmentation
- Quantity
- 124 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution was made in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Singapore, Korea, Switzerland, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Africa, UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Lebanon. There was no government or military distribution.
- Recalling firm
- Bausch & Lomb Inc, Rochester, NY